You’ve probably seen the north east corner of Camelback and Central transforming, with new restaurants, and such.
But have you noticed the changes on the west side of the street, as more businesses move in?
Modern home décor shop For the People just snagged a spot there, along with local favorites like Stinkweeds, Frances, Practical Art, the Upwards Project Concepts, Curious Nature Shop and Cowtown Skateboards. The new shop offers functional home furnishings and unique one-of-a-kind pieces.
Rows of handmade products line walls and tables and is just enough to make even the most experienced window shopper step inside for a purchase. Pillows, photography, jewelry, and mid-century style furniture are neatly grouped together and there’s even an interesting reading area near the back of the store.
For the People first launched their small business at the Union inside the Biltmore Fashion Park in 2012. Although the 500 sq. ft. space gave owners Shawn Silberblatt and Chad Campbell a great start, their new space offers 2500 sq. ft, which is a massive upgrade that opens the door for more local artists and collections.
“I think we went from about 13 [local artists] at our old space to about 20, or 21, and that’s just in a month,” boasts Campbell.
Shawn and Chad feel right at home in their new space, which is centered on community, walkability and local with neighboring businesses that have helped to transform the once abandoned area into a flourishing destination.
Says Campbell, “We didn’t think a bike rack would be one of the first things we would need to have, but we need a bike rack. You don’t realize how neighborly this area is until you’re actually here every day.”
Step inside the newest creative space to hit downtown Phoenix this month! As always, sign up below.
Date: Thursday, July 21st
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: For the People: 5102 North Central Avenue
RSVP HERE